Is Tekonsha Primus IQ Only Good For Use with Heavier Trailers

Question:

I was set to buy this unit but found online source listing the only Con of this controller being: Only good for trailers weighing 40 more than their tow. That reads correctly, 40 MORE than... Can you help me make sense of why this would be? FYI: My vehicle curb weight is 3718. Total payload including trailer 2400#. Is a different model controller needed? Thanks

asked by: Jeff

Expert Reply:

The Tekonsha Primus IQ part # TK90160 does not have the requirement that you mentioned. It can easily be used on lighter trailers and heavier trailers. It has a sensitivity adjustment which allows you to tailor how aggressive the inertia sensor works to apply the trailer brakes so heavier or lighter will actuate the brakes really well.

expert reply by: Jameson C